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Semester at Wroxton College - An American Campus in England

Name: Semester at Wroxton College - An American Campus in England
Brand: Wroxton College of Fairleigh Dickinson University
SKU: 252366
Rating: 4.98 (86 reviews)

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Location

England

Term

Fall, Spring

Subject Areas

Art History Arts Astronomy Business Communications Creative Writing Criminal Justice Cultural Studies English Environmental Studies European Studies Gender Studies Global Studies History Humanities International Business Liberal Arts Literature Music Political Science Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Theater +14

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships

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Program Details

Program Type

Direct Enrollment

Degree Level

Bachelors

Housing

Dormitory

Language

English

Pricing

Starting Price

25715

Price Details

The price covers tuition ($16,000) and a comprehensive program fee ($9,715) which includes insurance, books, room and board (breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner), cultural experiences, weekend excursions to Paris, Edinburgh, and Cardiff, and day trips to locations across England.

Is your college or university a Wroxton College affiliate? If so, you can pay tuition to your home institution and keep your regular financial aid.

Did a member of your family study at Wroxton College? If so, you may qualify for a Wroxton Legacy Grant of up to $6,000.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Classes Meals Transportation Wifi

What's Included (Extra)

Weekend trips to Paris, Edinburgh, and day trips around the country. Class books are also included.

What's Not Included

Airfare Travel Insurance Visa

Last Updated: Jan 12, 2023

Last Reviewed: Jun 06, 2025

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About Program

Since 1965, FDU's campus in Oxfordshire, England, Wroxton College, has offered carefully designed, integrated study abroad experiences for highly motivated individuals. Known as 'The Wroxton Experience' by those who have shared it, Wroxton College provides all the essentials - and more - in a comprehensive package.

FDU is the only American university to offer a study abroad program that gives students the opportunity to train for a full semester at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in Stratford-Upon-Avon every Fall semester.

Did you know that:

• More than 2,500 students from more than 200 universities have called Wroxton College home?
• Wroxton was the family home of Lord North, Prime Minister of Britain during the American Revolution?
• The oldest parts of Wroxton date to the 13th century, when it was a medieval monastery?
• In 2020 Wroxton was voted #1 for safety by GoOverseas.com?

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BIPOC Support

Wroxton College is an international campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. The diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and support applicable to FDU's home campuses also apply to Wroxton College.

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Neurodivergent Support

Wroxton College is an international campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Neurodivergent policies and support, including academic accommodations, applicable to FDU's home campuses also apply to Wroxton College.

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Accessibility Support

Wroxton College is an international campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. The accessibility policies and support applicable to FDU's home campuses also apply to Wroxton College. Please note that Wroxton Abbey is a historical building protected by heritage laws of the United Kingdom which prohibit installation of elevators. This may pose challenges to participants with certain physical disabilities.

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Sustainability

Wroxton College is an international campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Sustainability policies and goals applicable to FDU's home campuses also apply to Wroxton College.

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Wroxton College is an international campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Statements of values and vision applicable to FDU's home campuses also apply to Wroxton College.

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Program Highlights

Study with British faculty in the British Tutorial System
Live in a beautiful 17th century stately home in the village of Wroxton (just 1 hour from London by Train)
Experience weekend excursions to Paris, Edinburgh and Cardiff
Visit London, Oxford, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Birmingham, Bath and more
Enjoy small classes and a safe location

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Wroxton College was one of the best experiences of my life and I was only there for a short two months or so before getting sent home early due to COVID. Wroxton becomes like a second home to you and the class you are with becomes like your family. The staff is so welcoming and is truly always there to support you and help you move towards your goals. The opportunities you get here are like no other and it is honestly amazing. You get to live out your dreams here and travel the world. It is truly something special and I wouldn’t trade my experience for the world.

What was your funniest moment?

Having one of my friends yell “what’s ale” at the medieval banquet and having everyone yell back “drink ale” as they raise their glasses and take a sip. And can’t forget having to eat everything with our hands. Dressing up and pretending like we were back in the medieval times was such a fun experience and an unforgettable memory.

My experience was cut short due to COVID-19. Even so, it was the best thing I ever did. I visited places I always wanted to and places I had never heard of. Those ones were usually the best. The professors went out of their way to get to know us and to make us feel at home. Everyone I met was so nice. At Shakespeare’s birthplace an employee knew every township in NJ and knew the areas we were from. People in the town nearby would stop and talk to us if we were walking around. A lot of store owners liked to ask us questions. I also made a lot of friends I wouldn’t have made otherwise. It’s a truly special experience.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

There were two nerve-racking moments that come to mind. One was going to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I’m deathly afraid of heights but I really wanted to be able to go to the top. I went up with friends and just forced myself to go up. While I didn’t go to the edge I was able to see the view from the top. After that, everything I did after that seemed short in comparison which probably would’ve freaked me out before the Eiffel Tower.

I was also afraid to go over to England. I was really excited but I had never been away from home for so long or so far away. I’m only 2 hours away from fdu so I could go home any time I felt like it. But both of my parents traveled abroad while they were in school and they talk about it to this day. I always wanted to travel and their stories made me want to do it more. It would give me an experience and another connection to my parents. It helped being able to contact them whenever I wanted. Knowing that and wanting to travel so badly made it easier to over come my nerves about going. Then when I came back I compared my photos with my parents and realized my dad and I took very similar pictures of the same things.

Wroxton is without a doubt the best part of FDU. A semester abroad is not only accessible (as scholarships and aid transfer over as well as textbooks gifted to help offset the cost), but you are exposed to a multitude of cultural experiences. Every weekend the school takes you somewhere new- as part of tuition. I got to see not only England in all of its intricacies and details, but also Scotland, Wales, France, and Italy. Especially as a theatre major the experience is invaluable, as I saw over 15 plays in my time there. Overall Wroxton holds my most cherished memories and my college experience would have been sorely lacking had I not had the opportunity to travel and study in this beautiful place

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

I wish I had seen Versailles! Would love to go back :)

Without my semester at Wroxton College, I don’t believe I would be the same person I am today without it. This experience was truly one of a lifetime and has forged memories, friendships, and learning that I will never forget. I chose to attend FDU because of their study abroad program at Wroxton and the staff there taught me more than I could have ever imagined. The opportunity to travel with the staff as well was very beneficial and made me feel safe and secure. My family also had the opportunity to visit and enjoyed every second of it. My hope is that this program and tradition continues for students in the future so that they can too grow and become more well rounded and experience different cultures outside of America.

What was your funniest moment?

Funniest moment was the medieval dinner where we all had the opportunity to dress up and laugh with one another.

Wroxton College is like no other program I’ve ever experienced! I’ve never been more challenged, more prepared and more committed to education than my time across the pond. I firmly believe that Wroxton changed me for the better - opened my eyes to so many different people and the chance at opportunities that I would’ve never had, had I not attended. The staff was marvelous there and I couldn’t think of a better semester of college. The only downfall was that I couldn’t be there for a full year!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Let yourself live! Take in every moment and experience.

My one semester at Wroxton has been one of (if not the most) prominent memory in my academic journey. I hope it remains the same to future students, especially those that have never been abroad, away from their comfort zones in their lives. I miss every single person there, every lesson, every tutorial, every meal, and of course every tea time! It is a full package British experience that I doubt being offered in a similar manner elsewhere. It makes me smile every now and then whenever I recall what I referred to as ‘the best spring in my life.’

What was your funniest moment?

I have got unexpectedly drunk on mead and wine during our Medieval Banquet .... It was one of the most special-occasion dinner at Wroxton!

Wroxton college was my best experience of college and I would recommend it to anyone. You become a family while staying in the abbey and you are given opportunities to find yourself and become independent. It is an easy and accessible way to travel and learn many new things from a different perspective. All of the professors and staff love the students and want the best for everyone. They do their best to make it feel like a home and it does. They welcome everyone back with open arms and you can all it your home away from home.

What was your funniest moment?

The medieval banquet was an amazing experience and so much fun.

The many comments I got when I told people I was studying abroad were "The experience will change you". I could never have predicted how much. My Wroxton experience didn't just change me though, it shaped me into the person I wanted to be. From the moment I stepped onto the grounds, I was welcomed with open arms, into a place that cherished learning, friendship, and fun. Each professor took the time to really teach me, and help me understand each subject I took fully, even after I ended up being sent home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped me learn but also treated me like a person. It was the first time that I felt the professors truly wanted to get to know me as a person. I also ended up meeting some of the greatest friends I have ever had. We bonded over our experiences and travels. I only have the staff, professors, and the Spring 2020 class of Wroxton to thank for helping me become the confident person that I always wanted to be.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?

People ask me this question a lot. Mostly in the context of if you went back to applying for the Spring 2020 semester with the knowledge of how it was going to end, with the COVID pandemic, would you still apply, or would you wait to apply? My answer to them is always, yes I would still apply. The entire experience was worth only being able to have for half the semester and I would do it all again in a second. Wroxton is my home. I couldn't think of a better place to study. That half-semester was the best experience I have ever had, and I don't say that about much. Every day I miss it and I think about going back. When this pandemic is over, know that I plan to try and go back.

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Why did you choose this program?

Wroxton College isn't just a location to study abroad at; it is an experience. Many study abroad programs supply the school, housing, and possibly food for your stay. However, Wroxton fills your entire time studying abroad with day trips, weekend trips, and experiences that you will never forget. There is not a moment of down time at Wroxton. You are constantly immersed in English and European culture. And who wouldn't want to live in a 12th century Jacobean house? Living at Wroxton is like tasting what royalty is like in England. The grounds and house offer such an idyllic setting for classes and leisure.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

Fairleigh- Dickinson University provided nearly everything for my study abroad experience. Flights to and from England were covered. Transport to and from the airports to the college were covered. Weekend trips, day trips, books for classes, lodging, and food were all covered. I basically only had to get transportation to and from the Newark Airport in New Jersey. Apart from that, you are free to spend and go on your own trips as much as you like when you are at Wroxton. I participated in nearly all of the included day and weekend trips the college provided, and went on my own 12 day trip in the middle of the semester.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I say this all the time: no naps! You might be exhausted from travelling and classes. But if you don't absolutely need to catch up on sleep, go on that trip, go explore with your friends, go for that bike ride. You can nap when you are back home. But studying abroad is a short time. Don't waste it snoozing away! I wish I had taken less naps when I was studying abroad. Any time wasted when studying abroad cannot be recovered. And never in your life will you have the freedom to travel to another country for a few months and basically only have to pay tuition.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I was lucky the way my schedule worked out. I only had classes Tuesday-Thursday. Classes meet for 2-3 hours every week, with another hour every other week (tutorials). At Wroxton, you will take 5 classes, and the bulk of your grade will be the final exams. Fridays-Sundays the college organizes day trips around England as well as some weekend trips to Scotland and France. These are voluntary, and you can choose to travel on your own on the weekends. In the middle of the semester there is a 12 day break, where you can travel where you want. During the week when I wasn't in class I typically spent 3 hours per class per week preparing for tutorials/writing papers. At Wroxton, there is a lot of down time to explore the Abbey/grounds with friends.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear going into studying abroad was making friends. I was going to a school where many people knew each other, and I would know no one. I am a shy person, however I thrive in a friend group. My fears were assuaged when one of my (now) best friends Kate came up to me at the Newark Airport and introduced herself to me as well as complimented my hair. Sometimes all it takes to make a new best friend it a sweet little compliment. We immediately became our "go-to's" at Wroxton and quickly expanded our group into six. I'm so thankful to have had Kate, Olivia, Kristina, Maria, and Chris at Wroxton. Sharing your study abroad experience with such a strong friend group makes it so much more fun. And even after studying abroad is over, you still have those friends for life.

What was the best advice you received before studying abroad that you took to heart?

"Experiences are way more valuable then items."

You remember experiences way more than that expensive souvenir you wanted. When I was abroad, I typically chose to spend my money on experiences, i.e. going places/doing excursions, verses buying material items. I'm not saying you shouldn't buy any mementos when you are abroad, but make sure you consciously saving some money to explore the place you are at. You can probably buy that mug, that flag, and that scarf in your home country. But you can't explore the Scottish highlands, climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, or go inside La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, in your home country.

Leslie Rodrigues

2018 Alum

Katy K. Campbell

2016 Alum

Cassi Zappala

2018 Alum

Zachary Weinberg

2017 Alum

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What is your favorite travel memory?

Traveling to Australia in 2008; an absolutely amazing country.

I stayed in Melbourne and Sydney and saw so much of the area. In many ways, it reminded me a lot of Great Britain. I'd love to go back one day, but it's such a long way!

The wildlife is something else. I fed kangaroos, met koalas and saw penguins. The food was good and the scenery spectacular.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I love working at Wroxton College. It is far and away the best job I've ever had.

My job has branched out from when I first started. I was initially the college librarian. I now also oversee our social media presence and teach the Creative Writing course. I am also the college archivist. I have learnt new skills and have had a lot of projects over the years which I've enjoyed working on, such as creating an on-line library catalog and building a whole new library in the George III room.

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What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

How their time at Wroxton has had such a positive impact on their life. I think it's a fantastic experience and wish I'd been able to do something like Wroxton when I was a student. Students often say that they grow as a person whilst they're over here. And it's so nice seeing returning students as you really get to know everyone whilst they're here.

It's always sad having to wave goodbye at the end of a semester.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

There are lots of day trips and weekend trips arranged for the students and I'm fortunate in that I've gone on a lot of them - Warwick Castle, Kenilworth Castle, Bath, London, the Harry Potter Studio Tour, the Cotswolds... The list is almost endless.

The students always go on a long weekend trip to Paris and a long weekend trip to Edinburgh. I haven't done those ones yet, so maybe I'll get to go on those trips one day.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

Wroxton College is a fantastic place to work. It's a unique building in a beautiful setting. The first time I walked up the drive, saw the building and toured the grounds, I could tell I was somewhere special and now I'm working here. I get up in the morning and want to go to work. Not everyone can say that.

I work on my own in the library and so in that respect I don't have a team, but at the same time I do because, as we're such a small, friendly community, all the staff in the college are part of my team. We have lots of events throughout the year like the talent show, choir performances, decorating the Christmas tree and it's always good seeing everyone come together.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

We have a fantastic building in a beautiful location and that certainly helps, but it's all about the people.

Provided you have good people that want to do their best and aren't just working for themselves but for the good of the whole organization, you'll succeed. The vast majority of the staff have been here for years. They don't want to leave and neither do I!

Jason Scorza

Vice Provost for International Affairs

Location

Location:

England

Currency:

English Pound

Weather:

Jan-Mar

52 F / 36 F

Apr-Jun

70 F / 41 F

Jul-Sep

73 F / 52 F

Oct-Dec

61 F / 37 F

Airports:

London-Heathrow

( LHR )

Manchester

( MAN )

Birmingham

( BHX )

From Buzzing London to tranquil Grasmere, England is accommodating to all different travelers. If you are here to see the tourist destinations, London will gladly keep you busy; however, if you want get off the beaten path, rent a car and drive around to get a true look at England -- don't forget to stay on the left side of the road!

About Wroxton College of Fairleigh Dickinson University

Wroxton College is Fairleigh Dickinson University's campus in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1965, Wroxton College was the first campus in the UK to be owned and operated by an American university. Since then, it has hosted more than 10,000 students from more than 200 colleges and universities for semester and summer programs. Housed in historic...